Environmental Protection
- Two-Stroke Engines
Two stroke engines are not "banned" for use on all waterways in California, nor is there any plan to do so. A small number of reservoirs restrict or ban the use of specific two-stroke marine engines. There are no salt-water or river restrictions based solely on engine emissions.
- Aquatic Pest Control
Cal Boating is the lead agency for controlling Water Hyacinth in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, its tributaries, and the Suisun Marsh. These non-native aquatic plants form dense mats of vegetation that obstruct navigation channels, marinas and irrigation systems.
- Beach Erosion Control
This program works to preserve and protect the California shoreline, minimize the economic losses caused by beach erosion and maintain urgently needed recreational beach areas. Cal Boating funds, conducts and participates in beach erosion studies and restoration projects.
- Boating Clean and Green Campaign
The Boating Clean and Green Campaign is a state-wide program designed to reduce pollution from boating and marine business by educating boaters and marina operators about environmentally sound boating practices.
- Vessel Pumpout Locations
This program focuses on increasing the availability and use of pumpout facilities and dump stations to eliminate sewage discharge into our waters. Cal Boating administers the Clean Vessel Act Grant in California and provides information about marine sanitation devices, pumpout locations, and environmentally sound practices.
